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Thangamalai Ragasiyam

Thangamalai Ragasiyam () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language adventure film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, T. R. Rajakumari and Jamuna. It was simultaneously made in Kannada as Rathnagiri Rahasya. The film was released on 29 June 1957 and emerged a success.

Plot

Gajendran, a prince, is separated from his parents by his father's foe at a very young age. He grew up as a ferocious and vicious caveman. He meets Amutha, who by her word of love and affection turns Gajendran for good. Both set out to find the secret of Thangamalai to find and save Gajendran's parents.

Cast

Cast according to the song book and the opening credits of the film:

Male cast
Female cast
  • T. R. Rajakumari as Nandini
  • Jamuna as Amutha
  • M. V. Rajamma as Kumutha
  • P. Dhanam as Sundari
  • P. Susheela as Beautiful Mohini
  • B. Saroja Devi as Young Mohini
  • Angamuthu as Barber's Wife
  • Shanthi as Friend
  • (Baby) Seetha as Young Vikraman
  • Indira Acharya as Kurathi
Supporting cast
  • Chowdry, Maheswara Iyer, Ramasami Iyer, Saroja, Kamala.
Uncredited role
  • C. L. Anandan as a dancer in the song "Veeradhi Veeran Sooraadhi Sooran"

Production

Thangamalai Ragasiyam was produced by B. R. Panthulu under Padmini Pictures. The original director was P. Neelakantan who left after directing a large portion of the film, resulting in Panthulu taking over direction. It was simultaneously made in Kannada as Rathnagiri Rahasya. The film was primarily shot in black-and-white, except for some sequences in Gevacolor. G. K. Ramu shot in black-and-white, and W. R. Subba Rao shot the colour sequences.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. G. Lingappa. The song "Amudhai Pozhiyum Nilave", set in , took at least 20 takes to perfect. It was later used in the Malayalam film Mariakutty (1958) as "Karalil Kaniyum Rasamey".

Release and reception

Thangamalai Ragasiyam was released on 29 June 1957, and distributed by Meena Movies in Madras. The film was a commercial success.

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